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Laying Down My Burdens by Brenda L. Thomas
Genres: Memoirs
Pages: 240 pages
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Essence best-selling author Brenda L. Thomas presents a departure from fiction as she ventures into the difficult reality of her own past. Laying Down My Burdens is a gritty and deeply moving depiction of the author's struggle with domestic violence and its threats to her self-esteem. Laying Down My Burdens tells a frighteningly familiar tale that takes a positive turn as Thomas overcomes a number of obstacles to become an independent, successful woman.
Essence best-selling author Brenda L. Thomas takes her first Literary step away from the world of Fiction into Non-Fiction with her book, “Laying Down My Burdens a Memoir.” Ms. Thomas reveals to us her personal experience with domestic violence, substance abuse, and low self-esteem, and the ways in which each of these experiences carved her life path.
I found this book to be challenging due to the explicit details which brings the Reader directly into the emotional and physical impact of each word. Also, there were instances where I found it difficult to follow exactly what was occurring at a specific time, and believe that the Author would have benefited from a little more developmental editing.
Overall, I salute Ms. Thomas for the strength and courage to give us this insight into an extremely painful season in her life and know without a doubt that by doing so, she is opening a door for so many others who are suffering silently.
Reviewed by: Jamesina
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